Foes Claim Victory in Venezuela Civil-Military Coup
In Caracas a civil military committee announced overthrow of President Marcos Perez Jimenez after a two day battle. Perez Jimenez fled the city at 2 75 a m and was killed in an escape attempt on his way to an unknown destination. Streets filled with crowds and reports of hundreds killed circulated as rebels pledged to seize major city centers and interior air bases. The State Department had no word on U S casualties or damage.
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Missiles to Travel Over Calif Navy plans Regulus II test flights from sea to Utah
The Navy announced a 500 mile test program for the Regulus II guided missile. Initial launches will be from Edwards Air Force Base near Los Angeles, then from submarines near Point Mugu. Inland testing at Dugway Proving Grounds Utah is required for guidance accuracy with ranges over 1000 miles. Flights will occur at high altitude, with corridors avoiding populated areas and secrecy on routes.
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Boats Crash Four Drowned In Mississippi River Collision
New Orleans reports four men died when the Indian Prince a 100 foot converted shrimp boat sank after a collision with the Dutch freighter Bonita on the Mississippi River. One body was recovered by the Bonita as divers searched for the others. The victims lived in New Orleans and included John True 42 diver and Carl M Zoli 57 skipper of the Indian Prince along with two other divers Robert Mordus 8 and Gerald Rossi 98.
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Girl Balks L A Man Death Dive on Ledge
In Los Angeles a 23 year old locomotive engineer Delmer Dean Dobbs stood on a downtown hotel ledge for two hours resisting pleas from police and his girlfriend Bonnie LaRoss. Spectators blocked streets as he shouted for help then told officers to leave. LaRoss arrived and tried to grab him but he turned away then toward her before police moved in to restrain him.
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Weatherman Blade Brings Sunlight to Midday Show
The Weatherman, once marked by misses and tempers, now delivers precise sunshine forecasts. He headlines the midday attraction with clear temperatures around 70 degrees and steady outlooks.
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Museum talk highlights LA science and industry displays
Rotary Club heard Don Much more defend a half hour journey from Long Beach to Exposition Park Los Angeles to view a well described museum of science and industry. The former UCLA San Diego State College political science instructor and ex director of public relations at Long Beach State previously led state museum efforts.
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Sacramento
Knife Thrower Tony Moreno’s Perilous Act Catches Eye
Reporter recalls a daring knife throwing performer, Tony Moreno, who recalls learning the act after a missing artist in 1931. He describes the constant risk and his resolve to never trust another to perform his dangerous routine.
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Red Cars Return After Los Angeles Bus Strike
Los Angeles and surrounding counties resume Red trolley car service after drivers voted 511 to 490 to approve a two year contract with Metropolitan Coach Lines and Asbury Rapid Transit System. The deal includes wage increases, a shorter week, extra days off, improved pension, and holidays. Long Beach Lodge 406 members approved the plan 103 to 77. service extends to Long Beach and connects with LA routes.
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Snow Woe Deepens as Cold Grimly Extends Blizzard Toll
Bitter cold follows a Midwest winter storm dumping up to 618 inches of snow. The Northeast faces fog and rain as air travel, roads and schools close. At least 55 deaths across six states plus several heart attack fatalities from shoveling snow. Secondary roads remain blocked. Kansas City Chicago Iowa and western Michigan schools closed. thousands of workers late.
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Early defense changes seen in Johnson remarks
Washington AP Senate Democratic leader McElroy said a Pentagon reorganization proposal is ready for congressional action this session. Johnson criticized many Defense Department committees and officials while noting efforts to speed up major programs. He praised McElroy for candor and readiness to assume responsibility once a position is set.
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Singing Cyclist Freed After Admission of Danger
In Oxford England Brian Clack a 28 year old Salvation Army bandsman was freed without sentence after admitting dangerous bicycle riding He was charged with riding while playing a trumpet melody while steering the bike and an officer noted the incident occurred while he sang Haris the Herald Angels Sing.
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Independent Matson inaugurates first cargo container system
In a Pacific port, Independent Matson Navigation Co. unveils its inaugural cargo container system amid hype of modern logistics. A distress signal from a weather plane off Guam, once heard, can no longer be heard, prompting renewed urgency in search efforts.
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Guam
England Faces Worst Blizzard in Eleven Years
England endures the heaviest snow event in 11 years as workers shovel through five foot drifts to reach isolated Southeast towns. Roads, rail and air services disrupted, with residents urged to stay indoors amid continued snowfall.
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Top Drill Instructor Pleads Guilty in Theft Case
James J. House, a Marine Corps drill instructor in 1957 from UALESBURG, I, pleaded guilty Wednesday to auto theft and burglary charges. The case highlights discipline issues within military staff and follows a string of theft incidents investigated locally.
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James J. House
Marine Corps
United Nations backs stronger authority for Jerusalem demilitarized zone
The Security Council voted unanimously Wednesday to strengthen U N authority over a demilitarized neutral zone south of Jerusalem. The decision signals a major step in enforcing peace efforts in the area and expands the U N role in monitoring the ceasefire.
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Gasoline Mix-Up Triggers Citywide Hunt in Chicago
In Chicago a mistaken sale of gasoline labeled as fuel oil led authorities to search 100 people believed to have purchased the explosive liquid. Firefighters and Civil Defense volunteers checked a four square mile area, recovered over 600 gallons of the mis-sold fuel from one pump, and warned residents via loudspeaker. No explosions occurred. Martin Oil Co. station identified as the source amid 70+ stations in the chain.
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Martin Company
Eisenhower Refuses Congress Two Secret Defense Reports
President Eisenhower declines to hand over two secret reports on national defense. He says committees have access to the same information and urges them to form conclusions themselves. White House press secretary Hagerty says the Gaither and Killian reports do not show a military weakness, and release is not appropriate.
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Sears Board Change in Chicago Houser to Step Down
Theodore V. Houser announced he will step down as chairman of the Sears Roebuck board in Chicago on May 12. The move marks a leadership transition at the major department store company and sets the stage for a new chairman to be named.
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Theodore V. Houser
Sears, Roebuck & Co
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